Blackmagic Design has released Blackmagic Camera for iOS 3.3. This new update adds camera control and monitoring with Apple Watch, support for ATEM camera control, and support for Blackmagic Focus and zoom demands.
Customers using an Apple Watch can start and stop recording and monitor the shot from their wrist. That’s great for when the iPhone is mounted out of reach. Also in this update is a new feature that adds support for ATEM camera control, so the iPhone can be used as a live studio camera. Customers can even use the studio camera’s Blackmagic Focus and Zoom Demands when connected via the Blackmagic Camera ProDock. It’s like a studio camera.
Key features
- Camera control and monitoring with companion app for Apple Watch.
- Support for ATEM camera control with Blackmagic Camera ProDock.
- Support for Blackmagic Focus and Zoom Demands with Blackmagic Camera ProDock.
- Support for full screen portrait mode HDMI output.
- Front camera now supports portrait and landscape without rotation for iPhone 17.
- Support for ProRes RAW stabilization in iOS 26.1 and above.
- General performance and stability improvements.
There is also full tally and camera control, as well as broadcast-style lens controls over a single HDMI cable when connected to an ATEM Mini live production switcher. Blackmagic Camera for iOS 3.3 is available now as a free download from the Apple App Store.
The Blackmagic Camera for iOS 3.3 update will be demonstrated on the Blackmagic Design NAB 2026 booth #N2502.
The Blackmagic Camera Apple Watch companion app lets customers remotely control and monitor their iPhone from almost anywhere on set or on location. It’s perfect for situations where an iPhone is mounted out of reach or in a position where physically touching it would cause camera shake. Setup is easy as all customers need to do is install the companion app through the Watch app on their iPhone. Then from their wrist, customers can monitor framing and audio levels, start and stop recording and adjust key settings including exposure, focus, and LUTs. Customers can even change lenses and control zoom! It’s a simple way to control and monitor Blackmagic Camera without ever needing to touch the iPhone!
When the Blackmagic Camera ProDock is connected to ATEM Mini, video, tally, and camera control are sent over a single HDMI cable, so there’s no complex setup. Customers can adjust camera settings such as white balance, ISO and shutter remotely, as well as trigger recording, all from ATEM Software Control. Plus, customers can adjust focus and zoom! There’s even a DaVinci primary color corrector built in, so customers can go beyond simple camera color balance, allowing precise camera matching and creative digital film looks during live production. For advanced use, customers can even add a dedicated ATEM Micro Camera Control panel.
The optional zoom and focus demands can be added to give customers broadcast-style lens control with Blackmagic Camera. The focus and zoom demands have USB-C connections so they can easily connect to the Blackmagic Camera ProDock. Each zoom and focus demand has 2 USB-C ports, so customers can daisy chain them, then connect them to the ProDock with a single USB connection. The design has an incredibly precise feel and gives customers very fine lens control, allowing them to frame and adjust the lens without taking their hands off the tripod handles. The buttons can be customized so customers can assign different camera functions to them. Plus, hardware is included for mounting the focus and zoom demand onto tripod handles.
Pricing & Availability
Blackmagic Camera for iOS 3.3 is available now as a free download from the Apple App Store.
